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by Ed Bolden-Greer
Welcome to The Cracked Cauldron, a podcast hosted by Ed Bolden-Greer and Jacob A. Garner. In each episode, Ed and Jacob will have free-flowing conversations about horror, life, culture, and personal growth. Expect to hear from storytellers, authors, horror experts, life gurus, thought leaders, and influencers. The Cauldron is a place where concoctions of a lot of ideas are brewed down to potions that are sometimes important and useful, sometimes eccentric and bizarre, but always just what you need. The Cauldron Podcast may contain explicit language and thematic elements not suitable for all audiences; listener discretion is advised.
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- 4 days ago54 min
Season 5 Episode 6 – Bad Dating Advice
Episode Credits Season 5 Episode 6 – Bad Dating Advice Release Date: July 25, 2026 Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network Description: Ed and Jacob crack open the Cauldron for a chaotic, funny, and unexpectedly heavy brew of real‑life misadventures. From bureaucratic nightmares and medical recovery to conspiracy chatter, award wins, and the strange comfort of routine, the conversation spirals through frustration, friendship, and the absurdity of modern life. It’s messy, honest, and sharply human, you know the kind of episode where you laugh, wince, and nod along because somehow everything feels a little too familiar. Audio Engineering & Sound Design by Nick DeVan at Nicky D Sound Produced and edited by Jeryd Bolden-Greer Podcast theme music: “The Brew” and background music “Nadira’s Theme,” written by Jeryd Bolden-Greer and performed by The Coven Squared. Ravens Vail is a production of Small Raven Media. ©Copyright 2026. All rights reserved All rights reserved.
- 5 days ago1h 1m
Season 5 Episode 5 – Tired
Episode Credits Season 5 Episode 5 – Tired Release Date: July 14, 2026 Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network Description: Ed and Jacob tumble into an unfiltered conversation about exhaustion, modern life, and the strange ways people try to fix themselves. From back injuries caused by violent sneezes to the rise of “sleep‑maxing,” the duo explores stress, culture, propaganda, and why everyone seems so damn tired these days. Blunt humor, sharp insight, and a little chaos, all the classic Cauldron energy brewed fresh. Audio Engineering & Sound Design by Nick DeVan at Nicky D Sound Produced and edited by Jeryd Bolden-Greer Podcast theme music: “The Brew” and background music “Nadira’s Theme,” written by Jeryd Bolden-Greer and performed by The Coven Squared. Ravens Vail is a production of Small Raven Media. ©Copyright 2026. All rights reserved All rights reserved.
- 2 weeks ago1h 4m
Season 5 Episode 4 – The Great Galactic Connect-the-Dots (Part 1)
Episode Credits Season 5 Episode 4 – The Great Galactic Connect-the-Dots (Part 1) Release Date: July 9, 2026 Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network Description: In this wild, hilarious, and surprisingly thoughtful episode of The Cracked Cauldron, Ed and Jacob dive headfirst into ancient alien lore, modern UAP conspiracies, mysterious scientist disappearances, and Jacob’s lifelong dream of being lovingly abducted and probed by extraterrestrials. From Ezekiel’s “wheels within wheels” to Los Alamos secrets, galactic mapping, moon bases, and the possibility of alien DNA in humans, this episode blends history, humor, and high‑octane conspiracy energy. Buckle up, Jacob’s tinfoil hat is on tight, Ed’s trying to keep the ship steady, and the brew crew is in for one hell of a cosmic ride. Audio Engineering & Sound Design by Nick DeVan at Nicky D Sound Produced and edited by Jeryd Bolden-Greer Podcast theme music: “The Brew” and background music “Nadira’s Theme,” written by Jeryd Bolden-Greer and performed by The Coven Squared. Ravens Vail is a production of Small Raven Media. ©Copyright 2026. All rights reserved All rights reserved.
- 3 weeks ago35 min
Season 5 Episode 3 – FrankenCon 2026
Episode Credits Season 5 Episode 3 – FrankenCon 2026 Release Date: July 2, 2026 Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network Description: A lively, chaotic recap of a weekend spent deep in the world of horror fandom at FrankenCon 2026, this episode blends personal stories, con‑floor antics, unexpected encounters, and the warm camaraderie that defines the Brew Crew. Ed and Jacob bounce between humor, reflection, and pure convention madness as they unpack long days, memorable characters, and the strange joy of being part of a growing creative community. It’s conversational, messy, heartfelt, and unmistakably Cracked Cauldron. Audio Engineering & Sound Design by Nick DeVan at Nicky D Sound Produced and edited by Jeryd Bolden-Greer Podcast theme music: “The Brew” and background music “Nadira’s Theme,” written by Jeryd Bolden-Greer and performed by The Coven Squared. Ravens Vail is a production of Small Raven Media. ©Copyright 2026. All rights reserved All rights reserved. FrankenCon 2026 Big Scary Show Harriet Tubman Demion Slayer Photos
- Jun 24, 20261h 17m
Season 5 Episode 2 - We Were All the Weird Kid
Episode Credits Season 5 Episode 2 - We Were All the Weird Kid Release Date: April 27, 2026 Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network Description: Ed and Jacob take a long, chaotic walk through their high school years: the weird kids, the weirder teachers, the clubs, the pranks, the trauma, the nostalgia, and everything in between. What starts as a lighthearted memory lane detour turns into a raw conversation about safety, power, identity, and the moments that shaped them. It’s messy, funny, honest, and very, very human. Audio Engineering & Sound Design by Nick DeVan at Nicky D Sound Produced and edited by Jeryd Bolden-Greer Podcast theme music: “The Brew” and background music “Nadira’s Theme,” written by Jeryd Bolden-Greer and performed by The Coven Squared. Ravens Vail is a production of Small Raven Media. ©Copyright 2026. All rights reserved All rights reserved. # weirdkids, #CrackedCauldron, #highschoolmemories, #teacherscandals, #growingupqueer, #AppalachianHorrorFest, #JKRowlingboycott,
- Jun 17, 202639 min
Season 5 – Episode 1 – Lighting the Fire for Season Five
Episode Credits Season 5 Episode 1 – Lighting the Fire for Season Five Recording Date: 03/31/2026 Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network Description: Ed and Jacob settle back into the studio to talk about staycations, aging out of reckless drinking, and the strange comfort of slipping into old rhythms with the people who know you best. They welcome the Brew Crew into Season 5 with updates on upcoming conventions, giveaways, and the return of their favorite game of dumb questions. They tease new topics for the season, from UFOs and propaganda to dragons, high school memories, and the mysteries of the djinn. Season 5 begins right here. Pull up a chair, Brew Crew. The conversation starts now. Hosted by Ed Bolden-Greer and Jacob Garner Audio Engineering & Sound Design by Nick DeVan at Nicky D Sound Produced and edited by Jeryd Bolden-Greer Podcast theme music: “The Brew” and background music “Nadira’s Theme,” written by Jeryd Bolden-Greer and performed by The Coven Squared. Ravens Vail is a production of Small Raven Media. ©Copyright 2025. All rights reserved.
- Jun 9, 202650 min
Season 4 Season Finale
Episode Credits Season 4 Season Finale Release Date: April 14, 2026 Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network Description: In this wide‑ranging conversation, Ed and Jacob catch up after a chaotic week of travel, allergies, and life updates. From birthday surprises and witchy gifts to cruise plans, tattoo stories, and the ongoing growth of Jacob’s self‑defense classes, the episode settles into the familiar mix of humor, honesty, and cultural commentary listeners love. The two dive into everything from social media oddities to convention planning, imitation in the creative world, and the strange corners of internet culture. As the conversation deepens, they explore heavier topics, global conflict, misinformation, shifting political narratives, and the human cost of war, all through their signature blend of curiosity, candor, and compassion. With plenty of laughs, a few sneezes, and a look ahead to the season finale and the newly confirmed next season, this episode captures The Cauldron at its most unfiltered and most human. Audio Engineering & Sound Design by Nick DeVan at Nicky D Sound Produced and edited by Jeryd Bolden-Greer Podcast theme music: “The Brew” and background music “Nadira’s Theme,” written by Jeryd Bolden-Greer and performed by The Coven Squared. Ravens Vail is a production of Small Raven Media. ©Copyright 2026. All rights reserved All rights reserved.
- May 24, 202658 min
Season 4 – Episode 19 – Sneezes, Sorbet, and Appalachian Hospitality
Episode Credits Season 4 – Episode 19 – Sneezes, Sorbet, and Appalachian Hospitality Release Date: 03/10/2025 Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network Description: Ed and Jacob return to the Cauldron in an episode that swings wildly and hilariously, between allergy‑induced misery, cruise ship chaos, political absurdity, and the creeping dread of modern geopolitics. From Ed’s “literal wall of pollen” attack when he lands back in Knoxville to Jacob’s fear of falling off a cruise ship while dressed like a Shining twin, the episode starts unhinged and only escalates from there. Then the tone shifts as they unpack the escalating war, AI‑guided missile failures, political hypocrisy, and the unsettling feeling that no one actually knows what’s going on. It’s messy, funny, chaotic, thoughtful, and deeply human, exactly the kinda thing the Brew Crew was built for. Hosted by Ed Bolden-Greer and Jacob Garner Audio Engineering & Sound Design by Nick DeVan at Nicky D Sound Produced and edited by Jeryd Bolden-Greer Podcast theme music: “The Brew” and background music “Nadira’s Theme,” written by Jeryd Bolden-Greer and performed by The Coven Squared. Ravens Vail is a production of Small Raven Media. ©Copyright 2025. All rights reserved All rights reserved.
About The Cracked Cauldron Podcast
Welcome to The Cracked Cauldron, a podcast hosted by Ed Bolden-Greer and Jacob A. Garner. In each episode, Ed and Jacob will have free-flowing conversations about horror, life, culture, and personal growth. Expect to hear from storytellers, authors, horror experts, life gurus, thought leaders, and influencers. The Cauldron is a place where concoctions of a lot of ideas are brewed down to potions that are sometimes important and useful, sometimes eccentric and bizarre, but always just what you need. The Cauldron Podcast may contain explicit language and thematic elements not suitable for all audiences; listener discretion is advised.
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